Associate Director Fire engineer

Hunter Dunning; Manchester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fire consultancy in Manchester is seeking an Associate Director Fire Engineer. You will lead complex fire engineering projects while mentoring team members and managing project finances. The ideal candidate has over 8 years of experience in fire engineering and a strong understanding of UK legislation. This role offers a competitive salary of £80,000 – £100,000 and hybrid working arrangements, alongside excellent benefits including private healthcare and continuous professional development.

Benefits

Bonus + Chartership Bonus

28 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

Private healthcare

Pension scheme

Mileage paid

Electric car benefit scheme

Life Cover

Qualifications

• 8+ years’ experience in fire engineering.
• Familiar with passive and active fire protection systems.
• Experience with UK-based projects.

Responsibilities

• Leading technical delivery of fire engineering projects.
• Mentoring Engineers and Senior Engineers in the team.
• Managing project finances and customer care.

Skills

Extensive experience in delivering fire-engineered solutions

Excellent communication skills

Project management skills

Strong understanding of UK legislation

UK Driving Licence

Education

Engineering Council Accredited BEng Hons, MEng or MSc

CEng / IEng or working towards

MIFireE or working towards

Job description

Associate Director Fire Engineer Job in Manchester

Associate Director Fire Engineer job in Manchester for an established and leading fire consultancy. As a key senior member of the Fire Engineering team, you will play an active role in the leadership and delivery of complex fire engineering projects across all RIBA stages. The role offers a salary of £80,000 – £100,000 depending on experience, plus bonus, hybrid working, private healthcare, 28 days annual leave + BH, and continuous CPD / professional development.

The practice provides strategic advice, innovative design, construction oversight and risk management services to clients across the UK and globally. Established nearly 15 years ago, they are an award-winning consultancy working closely with councils, architects, and design teams to embed safety at the heart of architectural ambition. Their work spans a wide range of sectors, including commercial, residential, education, transport, healthcare, hospitality and nuclear.

Role & Responsibilities

• Leading technical delivery of major and complex fire engineering projects
• Supporting and mentoring Engineers and Senior Engineers within the team
• Managing project finances, quality planning and customer care
• Overseeing the preparation of reports, engineering designs, calculations and specifications
• Client-facing throughout the lifecycle of projects
• Contributing to the business strategy and supporting with digital innovations
• Developing new and existing client relationships
• Leading internal technical reviews and supporting ongoing CPD across the team

Required Skills & Experience

• Engineering Council Accredited BEng Hons, MEng or MSc
• CEng / IEng or working towards
• MIFireE or working towards
• Ideally 8+ years’ experience in fire engineering
• Extensive experience in delivering fire-engineered solutions for UK-based projects
• Familiar with passive and active fire protection systems
• Strong understanding of UK legislation / regulations and design guidance (applicants from Australia or New Zealand with similar regulatory experience also considered)
• Strong understanding of UK legislation / regulations and design guidance (applicants from Australia or New Zealand with similar regulatory experience also considered)
• Excellent communication and project management skills
• UK Driving Licence and own vehicle

What you get back

• Salary £80,000 – £100,000 (Negotiable depending on experience)
• Bonus + Chartership Bonus
• 28 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (option to buy additional days)
• Private healthcare
• Pension scheme
• Mileage paid (45p per mile)
• Electric car benefit scheme
• Life Cover
• Continuous CPD / Professional development